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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B97124 — Copper
#B97124 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 31° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #B97124
- fcf8f2
- f5e1cb
- edcaa4
- e5b37d
- de9c56
- d6852e
- b26d23
- 8b551b
- 643d14
- 3c250c
- 150d04
Color schemes using #B97124
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#B97124 FAQ
What color is #B97124?
#B97124 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 31 degrees, 67% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B97124?
#B97124 is rgb(185, 113, 36) in RGB, hsl(31, 67%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 81%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B97124?
White text on this background reaches 3.85:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.45:1.
What colors go well with #B97124?
Its direct complement is #246BB7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #24B5B7 and #2724B7 gives you contrast without the vibration.